Ericksonian hypnotism is a form of hypnotism that uses metaphor and open loops to help bypass the conscious mind so people more effortlessly make the changes they employ a hypnotist to make.
So anytime one can tell a story (which is all a metaphor is) that allows one to create change in the direction they would like that is a success.
Anytime one can use open loops meaning telling a story about 80% of the way through and then holding off on the ending till the end of a program – seminar, workshop, training, to hold the audience’s unconscious mind to the end, you have succeeded.
The last area is that of understanding the subconscious shifts that occur when a person is in the hypnotic trance state – because if one understands what Erickson observed here, one has a much better idea of whether or not they or their subject (client or volunteer in the stagecraft venue) is ina hypnotic trance. I actually share the Ericksonian signs and symptoms of the hypnotic state with my clients before guiding them into trance so that they know that they are indeed in that place known as ‘trance’ – because another one of Erickson’s better teachings is to ‘utilize everything’ so why not let our folks know what we are looking for to see they are in ‘state’ so that they indeed know that they are in state themselves. All of them are going to have fluttering eyes upon thinking, all of them are going to have circular breathing and slowed pulse, and all of them are going to feel very relaxed – so those are all wins for them to help them realize they are exactly where we want them to be – if they feel like they are floating, or heavy or have tingling extremities all for the best.
So, there you have my manner of using Erickson’s basic teachings which have zero to do with his language patterns or other more complex knowledge – just the simple stuff goes very far indeed in the manner in which we can more effectively help our folks get the results that they came to use to receive.
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.